Computer Classes and Employment Skills Courses offered during December

Project Self-Sufficiency will be offering a variety of computer classes and employment skills courses in December, including offerings uniquely designed for seniors and for men.  All classes will take place in the agency’s Career Center, which is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.   The fee for each class is $10, with the exception of the free Careering 101 and Careering 102 courses.   Computer class students must be registered Family Success Center or Project Self-Sufficiency participants; members of the public are welcome to utilize the agency’s computer labs for job searches through the agency’s Universal Access program.

PC Skills in Practice is a self-designed workshop which allows participants to learn computer skills at their own pace.  Instructors are available for support and guidance, Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Microsoft Employment Lab for Men, a special class which introduces basic keyboarding skills and touches on Microsoft applications, will be held on Wednesdays, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., December 7^th, 14^th, 21^st and 28th.  The course will also explore the development of resumes and cover letters.

Seniors are invited to check out Better with Technology on Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., December 6^th – 20th.  Participants will learn how to set up an email account and safely navigate the internet.

The agency will also offer “Careering 101” a free three-part series covering job search and networking techniques, the development of cover letters and resumes, and a session about interview skills, salary negotiation, and workplace literacy.  The Job Search component is held on Mondays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., and on Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  A discussion of Cover Letters and Resumes will be offered every Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., and on Saturdays 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.  Those who are interested in learning more about interview techniques are invited to attend sessions on Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., or on Fridays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

“Careering 102” will allow participants to receive tips on time management, goal-setting, interacting with co-workers, and other workplace techniques.  Careering 102 is offered every Tuesday, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Project Self-Sufficiency’s Career Center also offers assistance with career counseling and assessment, Job Start and Job Search services.   The agency’s new Work Connections program allows members of the public to take advantage of the computer labs for use in searching for employment.

With the exception of the Careering 101 course, the fee for each class is $10.  Careering 101 and Careering 102 are free.  All computer classes at the agency are open to registered Family Success Center and Project Self-Sufficiency participants.  To inquire about eligibility, or to find out more about the computer courses offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.